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Event:
TWGC 15 (155lbs, D4): Helsinki Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
Coming up we have a lightweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Tenen and Tom McIntyre. Chooooooooon! I think Tenen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra. The crowd seem to be enjoying McIntyre's choice of entrance music: Rzabka • Człowiek Rap prod. by @Zdrowus. Tom McIntyre is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the lightweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Ben Tenen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tom McIntyre!
The judges for this bout are Roosa Järviläinen, Ben Zyskovitsi and Marco Blurström.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
McIntyre closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Tenen (0) vs (4) McIntyre
Tenen tries to improve position but can't.
McIntyre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McIntyre content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
My spies in The Bear's Den ($300) inform me that McIntyre has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tenen is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McIntyre working away.
Tenen is trying to escape the position but McIntyre is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McIntyre is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Tenen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
McIntyre is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tenen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tenen tries to bench press McIntyre off him but McIntyre keeps the position.
McIntyre is trying to get an arm triangle but Tenen is defending well.
Tenen wants to control but McIntyre postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenen is letting McIntyre control him for a moment.
Tenen is trying to improve his position.
Tenen struggling a bit here.
McIntyre looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McIntyre controls the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tenen manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
McIntyre wants to free his trapped foot but Tenen is holding on for dear life with his legs.
McIntyre seems to be working for a kimura but Tenen defends the submission attempt.
Tenen wants to get back to full guard.
Tenen is working hard here to advance position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre wants to pass the guard but Tenen is defending well.
McIntyre is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Tenen is pressing down on McIntyre's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
McIntyre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
McIntyre stopping the sweep attempt from Tenen.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Tenen keeping moving, preventing McIntyre from controlling successfully.
McIntyre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenen is keeping the position for now.
Tenen is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McIntyre is aware though and is defending well.
McIntyre is stalling in the full guard.
McIntyre trying to control but Tenen is working from the bottom.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenen is keeping the position for now.
McIntyre slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
McIntyre won't allow Tenen to sweep him here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tenen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McIntyre thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
McIntyre seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tenen wants to sweep here but McIntyre controlling him for the moment.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tenen controlling McIntyre's posture.
McIntyre wants to pass the guard but Tenen is keeping the position.
Tenen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McIntyre can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tenen is looking for a triangle but McIntyre pushes his legs off easily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tenen is keeping the position for now.
Tenen keeping moving, preventing McIntyre from controlling successfully.
McIntyre passes into half guard.
McIntyre trying to mount his opponent but Tenen defends it.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Tenen is defending against the submission attempts here by McIntyre.
McIntyre passes into side control, despite Tenen's attempt to control the position.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tenen (0) vs (7) McIntyre
Tenen gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
McIntyre is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tenen defends it well.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tenen is positioning himself well to prevent McIntyre advancing to mount.
McIntyre performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
McIntyre trying to control the action but Tenen is working from the bottom.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
McIntyre trying to work for an americana but Tenen has managed to regain full guard.
Tenen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tenen looking for subs off his back but McIntyre has passed one foot through into half guard.
Tenen is staying active underneath McIntyre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Tenen tries to roll over but McIntyre keeps him under control.
McIntyre is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tenen is looking to control McIntyre's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tenen avoid being mounted?
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Tenen is staying active underneath McIntyre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McIntyre passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Tenen! Score +3 for passing guard: Tenen (0) vs (10) McIntyre
McIntyre tries to control but Tenen wriggling away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McIntyre content just to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
McIntyre wins on points by 10 to 0. |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: Dec 22, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Tenen and Fred Jivinen. Tenen kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra. Jivinen has chosen TEDE & SIR MICH - TEN BIT JAK MOBB DEEP (199X) / KEPTN' 2016 as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Ben Tenen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Helsinki, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Fred Jivinen!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tenen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Jivinen.
Jivinen drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tenen (0) vs (2) Jivinen
Jivinen trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tenen looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Jivinen passes into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Tenen (0) vs (5) Jivinen
Jivinen is looking to take a break and control but Tenen is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tenen is looking for a sweep.
Tenen is not content to let Jivinen control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jivinen has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Tenen is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jivinen yanks on the arm and Tenen is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jivinen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Fred Jivinen! |
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Event:
TWGC 14 (170lbs, D4): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
Coming up we have a welterweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Ben Tenen and Connor McClosky. Chooooooooon! I think Tenen might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Limp Bizkit - Gold Cobra. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the welterweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ben Tenen! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Connor McClosky!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Tenen moves into the clinch.
McClosky has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Tenen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Tenen has McClosky pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Tenen pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending McClosky tumbling to the mat - Tenen dives into McClosky's guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Tenen (2) vs (0) McClosky
McClosky wants to sweep here but Tenen controlling him for the moment.
Tenen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
McClosky has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Tenen can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McClosky tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tenen is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
McClosky has an active guard here but Tenen has managed to pass into half guard.
McClosky really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tenen. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Still in half guard, Tenen seems content to control.
Tenen trying to mount his opponent but McClosky defends it.
McClosky actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tenen controlling the pace.
Tenen is looking to advance position but McClosky won't allow it.
Tenen is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. McClosky doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Tenen.
McClosky is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
McClosky is defending against the submission attempts here by Tenen.
Tenen tries to pass the half guard into mount. McClosky knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
McClosky is looking to improve his position.
McClosky is staying active underneath Tenen, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
McClosky is looking for a sweep. Tenen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tenen is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! Score +3 for passing guard: Tenen (5) vs (0) McClosky
Tenen working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. McClosky looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Tenen! Submission of the night perhaps?
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ben Tenen! |
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